Captain Charles Frederick Sundsrum , J.P., Arthur Street, Dunedin, was born in Arboga, Sweden, and educated at the High School of his native place. He took to a seafaring life, and in 1873 he came to Wellington. New Zealand, in the ship “Douglas.” On deciding to remain in the colony he joined the “Crest of the Wave,” and was for several years engaged in trading around the New Zealand coasts in various sailing vessels. He afterwards took charge of the steamer “Kakanui” as master, and was for six years in that position. When the s.s. “Invercargill” was built Captain Sundstrum took command, and remained her master for twelve years. In 1898 he went to England to superintend the building of the steamer “Rimu,” a vessel of 343 tons, which he brought to New Zealand. In 1900, he retired from the sea to enjoy a life of well earned leisure. Captain Sundstrum has taken no part in local affairs, as his calling has left him no opportunity in that connection. He is, however, a Justice of the Peace, and was vice-president of the Kaituna Bowling Club for the season of 1903–1904. Captain Sundstrum married Miss Innes, the only daughter of Mr. A. Innes, of the Glen, Mornington, and has a family of one son and one daughter.